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Alberty, Dunbar combine legal, clinical and operational experience to keep patients safe at Bailey Medical Center

Corrie Alberty, BSN, RN has been the risk manager at Bailey Medical Center for the past five years. She started at Bailey in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), after working in adult ICUs at two downtown Tulsa hospitals. Cole Dunbar graduates with his master’s degree in health care administration in May of 2023. He has been working at Bailey as operational specialist and security director for about two years.

While Alberty and Dunbar have different responsibilities at the hospital, they share the same goal: patient safety.

“I review all patient safety events. We... Read More »

Bailey Medical Center earns "A" grade from Leapfrog Group for fall 2022

For the second time in 2022, the Leapfrog Group recognized Bailey Medical Center as a top-performing hospital in patient safety across the country. BMC received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022, the nation’s most prestigious honor for patient safety. The hospital also received an “A” for spring 2022.

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns “A” through “F” grades to hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as harm-prevention systems... Read More »

Bailey Medical Center physical therapy team makes recovery fun!

There is a three-letter word Jamie McCann, DPT, clinic director at Bailey Medical Center (BMC), uses to describe what transpires between her staff and physical therapy patients. It’s a term that might throw a wrench into the preconceived notions about physical therapy.

“It’s fun in here and that always surprises people,” McCann said. “Many times, we’ll have people who didn’t want to come in because they expect to do all these things they don’t want to do. And 99% of our patients come in and are more pleasantly surprised.”

The BMC physical therapy team treats patients at a... Read More »

One of Bailey originals, Patty Griffin set to retire after 44 years

Patty Griffin, RN, radiology, will dress in her scrubs for the final time at Bailey Medical Center (BMC) next month, 44 years to the day she began her nursing career.

Griffin, a member of BMC’s original staff when it was erected in 2006, started her journey in the health care industry before she even had a license to drive.

“It’s very bittersweet,” Griffin said in describing her pending retirement. “I’ve loved it.”

Born in Florida, Griffin’s family moved to Tulsa as she neared her teenage years. While still getting accustomed to her new surroundings, Griffin became a... Read More »

10 common breastfeeding questions from mothers

Breastfeeding can be a complex topic, where mothers are left with more questions than answers. Whitney Noble, RN, CCE, IBCLC, certified lactation consultant with Bailey Medical Center (BMC), shares about some of the most common inquires she hears from mothers.

How long should each feeding take?

I feel like the length to feed is the least important part. Sometimes it will be five minutes, sometimes it will be an hour. My best advice is don’t put a time limit on it because every feed is going to be different.

What should I do if breastfeeding irritates my nipples?

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Bailey Medical Center: Commitment to Quality

Bailey Medical Center is committed to providing safe quality care to our community. Many efforts are taken to ensure safety for patients that entrust us with their care. The elimination of hospital acquired infections has been a top priority. When patients are hospitalized, their risk of acquiring an infection during that hospitalization increases. There are many factors that increase this risk; immunosuppression, chronic illness, older age, hospital length of stay, exposure to infectious pathogens, and use of devices like urinary catheters and IV, as well as invasive procedures. Although... Read More »

Bailey Medical Center 2021 Community Benefit Report

We’re proud to share the Bailey Medical Center 2021 Community Benefit Report. Along with hospital statistics, this report reflects Bailey Medical Center’s impact on the community through unfunded care, discounts to uninsured patients and support to local vendors. It’s an honor to provide unsurpassed care and support to our community every day. Click here for full report.

Doctors' Day profile: Frank and Catherine Gaffney share their passion for the Bailey Bariatrics program

(March 30 is National Doctors’ Day. Bailey Medical Center would like to thank our physicians for the dedication and passion they show for their patients. In honor of National Doctors’ Day, we would like to spotlight Frank Gaffney, M.D., and Catherine Gaffney, D.O.)

For the Gaffneys, Bailey Bariatrics is more than a weight loss program. It’s their passion.

Frank Gaffney, M.D., is the director of cardiology for Bailey Medical Center while Catherine Gaffney, D.O., is the medical director of The Center for Bariatrics at Bailey. The husband-wife team each play a key role on the... Read More »